Bond Park Community Center is seeking energetic, creative, and top-quality individuals at least 18 years of age who are enthusiastic about working with elementary-aged children or teens to serve as Summer Day and Teen Adventure Camp Staff or Summer Camp Activity Specialists. Candidates must be available to work an average of 30-40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday.
General responsibilities will be to effectively plan, organize, and instruct recreational and educational activities for year-round youth day camps. Specific details for each of the position areas are included in “Typical Tasks” below.
Employment starts June and runs through August. Additional employment possible beyond August. Applicants selected as Camp Staff must participate in general staff training before camps begin. Applicants selected as Activity Specialists must participate in specialist-based training and all general staff trainings before camps begins.
SALARY:
Camp Staff: $8.75-$12.00 Hourly
Activity Specialists: $9.75-$14.00 Hourly
Camp Dates:
Bond Park Teen Adventure Camp: June 15 – August 14 (no camp July 2nd & 3rd)
Teen Adventure Camp Staff
Summer Camp Activity Specialists
Sports & Recreation Specialist
Some sports and recreation specialists concentrate in specific activities such as soccer, basketball, or tennis. Others will lead a variety of activities such as Ultimate Frisbee and flag football.
Outdoor Recreation Specialist
Some outdoor recreation specialists concentrate in activities such as archery, canoeing, orienteering and nature studies.
Visual and Performing Arts Specialists
Programs include drama, dance, arts and crafts, music, and more.
Enrichment Specialists
Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Ability to acquire knowledge of Town of Cary policies, procedures, and services of the department; good organizational and time management skills; knowledge of principles and techniques instructions and leadership of recreation activities, program content of youth programs, and supervisory techniques; general knowledge of traditional camps; general knowledge of equipment and supplies required for camp operation; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with general public and with other staff; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to exercise judgment in controlling the activities, behavior, and safety of camp attendees.
General Requirements
Specific Requirements
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
***PLEASE NOTE – MUST BE AGE 18 AND A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE (or be eligible for graduation) BY JUNE 15, 2020. ***